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Thetis, speak first; the waves you claim to rule. |
| Thetis | First, I object to Proserpine (like Horner) Pulling her fav'rite plums out, in a corner; A Congress, formed of Goddesses like us, May claim th' entire question to discuss. When first with Isis she began to fight, 'Twas "to defend the weak," "to aid the right," No thought of territory, she averr'd, Or gain, washers;—Now, has she kept her word? |
| Proserpine | It's very hard, when I fulfil my mission, My actions should be viewed with such suspicion. Did I not say of land I wished no more? |
| Thetis | You did,—and you have said the same before. |
| Prosperine | Come, Thetis,—can you think I would deceive a Friend like yourself? |
| Thetis. | I only answer 'Khiva'! |
| Prosperine | O, stop! you should'nt fling that in my face. |
| Thetis. | You gave your word you would'nt hold the place. |
| Proserpine | Ah, yes!—it's true that something of the kind My little boy said; but that could not bind |
